Maintenance
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No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...Published on: Mar 08, 2012 -
The hottest Jacksonville news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Jacksonville. But we’ve fo...Published on: Apr 20, 2012
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You know, at Tire Country we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lon...Published on: Oct 24, 2012
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Life's full of surprises in Jacksonville North Carolina, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Tire Country of Jacksonville North Carolina and Aut...Published on: Sep 18, 2013
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There's a segment of the Jacksonville area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine man...Published on: Nov 01, 2013 -
Sometimes we hear Jacksonville auto owners say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliab...Published on: Jun 03, 2014
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the North Carolina news. Jacksonville people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel efficiency an...Published on: Dec 12, 2014
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Ask any Jacksonville man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the ro...Published on: Aug 28, 2016 -
Many Jacksonville car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow...Published on: Jun 20, 2017 -
Today's Tire Country article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Jacksonville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in North Carolina who think that sever...Published on: Jul 18, 2017 -
Jacksonville area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for...Published on: Apr 23, 2018
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You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...Published on: Jul 30, 2018 -
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...Published on: Sep 02, 2018 -
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...Published on: Sep 23, 2018
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In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...Published on: Dec 06, 2020